Burning Kabaddi

Burning Kabaddi is an action-packed sports TV anime adapted from the manga by Musashino Sou. The story follows Tatsuya Yoigoshi, a former soccer prodigy who discovers the raw intensity of kabaddi and finds himself drawn into a world of fierce competition alongside teammates like Masato Oujou and Kei Iura. With explosive match sequences and compelling character drama, the series shines a thrilling spotlight on a sport rarely seen in anime. Produced by TMS Entertainment under the direction of Kazuya Ichikawa and series composition by Yuko Kakihara, Burning Kabaddi delivers a high-stakes athletic experience that sports anime fans won't want to miss.

Once celebrated as an unstoppable force on the soccer field, Tatsuya Yoigoshi earned a legendary reputation before setting foot in high school — only to walk away from the sport entirely, leaving his athletic past behind without explanation. Just when it seems he has closed the door on competitive sports for good, an unexpected invitation draws him toward a team unlike anything he has encountered before. The game they play is a unique blend of endurance, strategy, and raw physicality: players must work in unison to intercept and subdue opponents who dare to cross into their territory, all while holding their ground. This fast-paced, contact-based sport goes by the name Kabaddi — and it may be exactly what Tatsuya Yoigoshi never knew he was looking for.